2008 will be a special year of grace for us, a
time of renewel and refounding. Every member of the Society can rediscover
the Vincentian spirituality and heritage given to us by Frederic Ozanam and our
founding members. May the Holy Spirit ignite our hearts in 2008 with the
fire of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, so that we may love and serve the poor with a
deeper spirituality and dedication.
Plan to mark this year's milestone with a series of commemorative activities. Festivities will officially begin with a special 175 Anniversary Liturgy and Commitment Ceremony to be celebrated in parishes nationwide on "Ozanam Sunday," April 20th. The 175th Anniversary celebrations will continue from May through August at regional meetings in Columbus, Dallas, St. Paul, Buffalo, Des Moines, Boise, Tampa and Emmitsburg, Maryland. A special "Vincentian Heritage Retreat Day" will be held throughout the country on September 9th, 2008. The festivities will culminate with the Society's four-day Annual Meeting in Louisville and end September 27th, 2008.
For more information on Frederic Ozanam became our founder and the upcoming events on celebrating the 175 Anniversary contact our office (210) 225-7837